Classification of knowledge and place of geography
This document discusses the classification of knowledge and the place of geography within this classification. It begins by defining geography as the study of the Earth, its lands, inhabitants, and phenomena. The first use of the word "geography" is attributed to Eratosthenes, while Hecataeus is considered the father of geography. Geography is divided into physical geography and human geography. Physical geography focuses on Earth science topics like landforms, climate, hydrology, and biogeography. Human geography examines human, political, cultural, economic, and social patterns. Both physical and human geography have numerous sub-classifications, such as economic geography, agricultural geography, population geography, and historical geography. In conclusion, the
Classification of knowledge and place of geography
- 1. Classification of Knowledge and place of Geography in the Realm of Knowledge PREETI DEVI M.A. (Silver Medalist) NET, NFSC Govt. College for Girls Sector – 14, Gurugram
- 2. Introduction • Geography is a field of science devoted to the study of the lands Features Inhabitants Phenomena of the Earth and Planet.
- 3. Geography Term Coined by: • The first person to use the word “Geographia” was “Eratosthenes”. • Father of Geography – “Hecataeus”
- 4. Geography Greek word –Geo graphia • Meaning –Earth Description
- 5. Classification of Knowledge and place of Geography • Basically Classification of Knowledge is divided into two parts: – Physical Geography – Human Geography
- 6. Physical Geography • Physical Geography focuses on geography as an Earth science. • Aims- To understand the physical problems and issues of lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, global flora and fauna patterns.
- 7. Classification of Physical Geography P.G. Astrono mical Geogra phy Geomor phology Climato logy Hydrolo gy oceanog raphy Pedolog y Bio- Geogra phy Botanic al Geogra phy Zoo- Geogra phy Medical Geogra phy
- 8. Human Geography • Human geography focuses on the study of patterns and processes that shape the human society. • It encompasses the human, political, cultural, social and economic aspects.
- 9. Classification of Human Geography H.G. Economic Geo Agricultur al Geo Industrial Geo Transport Geo Commerci al Geo Population Geo Population Geo Settlement Geo
- 10. Classification of Human Geography H.G. Rural Geo Urban Geo Political Geo Military Geo Historica l Geo Social Geo Racial Geo Regional Geo
- 11. Reference • भौगोलिक च िंतन का इततहास “ माजिद हुसैन” • Geographical Thought A Contextual History Of Ideas “R.D. Dikshit” • Geographical Thought “S.D. Kaushik”
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